Blake Williams

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About Blake Williams

I specialize in workforce strategy, people operations, and organizational development, ensuring that businesses have the right people, in the right roles, at the right time. With a strong background in HR transformation, workforce planning, and operational excellence, I help organizations optimize talent, build high-performing teams, and implement scalable solutions that support long-term business success. Areas of Expertise Workforce planning & optimization People operations & HR transformation Organizational development & change management HR technology & process automation Talent acquisition & development Data-driven HR strategy & business analytics My Approach I believe that HR is a strategic driver, not just a support function. My approach is rooted in data, collaboration, and continuous improvement, simplifying complexity, aligning stakeholders, and delivering scalable solutions that make an impact. I thrive in navigating organizational boundaries, ensuring that HR initiatives are business-aligned, forward-thinking, and built for long-term success. Career Milestones Led a team managing workforce planning for 65+ sites & 50K+ employees, ensuring 99% staffing to hiring targets Transformed timekeeping processes, saving supervisor hours annually ($500K in payroll costs) while improving scheduling efficiency Led successful Workday implementation for 350K+ employees, streamlining HR processes, reducing costs, and improving user experience Built and scaled an HR Operations Center, centralizing recruitment and onboarding, reducing new hire attrition, and increasing process efficiency Drove retention improvements—increasing team engagement and reducing annual turnover by 23% across Target’s supply chain workforce My “Secret Sauce” With a unique blend of HR operations expertise, workforce strategy, and organizational development, I bring a big-picture perspective and a problem-solving mindset. I excel at building high-performing teams, managing large-scale HR initiatives, and leading transformative workforce planning efforts that drive efficiency and business impact. Let’s Connect I’m passionate about workforce innovation, HR transformation, and optimizing people operations. If you're interested in discussing HR strategy, talent optimization, or the future of workforce planning, let’s connect!